Police are investigating after a man was shot several times in Gentilly on Wednesday night.Authorities said the shooting happened about 8 p.m. in the 4700 block of Painters Street.Investigators said the 26-year-old victim suffered critical injuries and was hospitalized.Officials said the victim told them the assailant was a man driving a gray Buick with dark-tinted windows.11634858

NEW ORLEANS —

Police are investigating after a man was shot several times in Gentilly on Wednesday night.

Authorities said the shooting happened about 8 p.m. in the 4700 block of Painters Street.